School District of Clay County
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Teacher Inservice Center - Fleming Island High School 2233 Village Square Parkway Time: 4:00 p.m.
March 2, 2009 Workshop-Special Meeting
Agenda Item #3


Item Title
Request Authority to Retain Conflict Counsel

Issue/Rationale
The School Board has been sued.  A prior employee has also been named in the suit.  It may be that there is a conflict of interest which will prevent the Board Attorney from representing both the Board and the employee.  It would be in the interest of the Board to allow the Board Attorney to retain counsel for the employee until it can be determined whether or not there is a conflict.

Recommended Action
Approval to retain counsel

Financial Impact
$10,000 to $15,000 over a one year period.

Submitted By
Bruce Bickner, School Board Attorney